The Philly Breakdown is a community news show that breaks down big ideas by featuring stories about how they affect people in our community, as reported by members of the community. In this episode, we feature several segments that explore the future. I hosted the episode live and reported two different stories, one about the future of a musician and the other about what Philadelphia would look like if it was car-free.

Sexploratorium, 2019, KCRW 24-Hour Radio Race

Passional Boutique & Sexploratorium is a shop in Philadelphia where people can comfortably explore the parts of themselves that are often kept in the dark. For those looking to express and find community in their sexuality, the store offers products and resources to affirm desire.

Young and Undocumented in Philly, 2019, WHYY

What is it like to be a teenager and also be undocumented? It can be a lot. A program in Philadelphia is addressing both the mental health and legal needs of these young people.

Unconventional percussionist uses bike to make music, 2019, Transom Traveling Workshop

Growing up, Reynaliz Herrera was surrounded by artists. It wasn't long before she began to learn to play different instruments--she learned the piano, guitar, marimba, timpani and so many more. She left Mexico to study percussion and was clasically trained in Canada and the US. But after she graduated, she found herself drawn to new instruments, ones that aren't really considered to be musical, like the bike..

Nary Kith on Immigration and Creating a Legacy, 2018, The Philly Breakdown on WPPM

Nary Kith, co-founder and executive director of KITHS in Philadelphia talks about the importance of creating an organization that is culturally competent, supports immigrants and what that means for her and her family's legacy.

Accessibility and Disability, 2018, WHYY

As part of a larger discussion around accessibility, I interviewed Elizabeth Clay who shared a story of a time when she tried to go swimming, but couldn't, because a website didn't correctly describe access.

This piece originally aired on WHYY's The Pulse: whyy.org/episodes/make-a-way/

Atrevete Radio Pilot, 2018, WPPM

This was a pilot produced for PhillyCAM's bilingual show, Atrevete. PhillyCAM is Philadelphia's community media station.

The piece is in English and Spanish and has different segments featuring interviews, local music and more.

Science Genius, 2018, WHYY

In the Bronx, the Science Genius program helps students learn about science in a fresh and fun way that connects the content to something they already love: hip-hop.

This piece originally aired on WHYY's The Pulse: https://whyy.org/episodes/dare-to-repair/

Living Vegan, 2018, WHYY

Vegan Meghan Adorno talks about being a vegan as she makes chickpea tomato soup.

This piece originally aired on WHYY's The Pulse: whyy.org/episodes/shades-green/

You can listen to the piece and read more about Meghan at whyy.org/segments/chickpea-soup-for-the-planet

Black Barbershops, 2018, WHYY

As part of a larger piece on black barbershops and health, I went to South Street Barbers with Darryl C. Murphy for stories on how important barbershops are to many in the black community.

This piece originally aired on WHYY's The Pulse:
whyy.org/episodes/separate-black-health-america/

The black barbershop: care beyond hair:
whyy.org/segments/black-barbe…op-care-beyond-hair/

Broad Roots Podcast, 2016

Broad Roots is a podcast that ran for 13 episodes. The show was co-created by myself and It was a collaboration between myself and Dondrie Burnham. It is a podcast by and about women of color.

VIDEO

Know Before You Go, 2018, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and PhillyCAM

The “Know Before You Go” videos are designed to make audiences feel welcome, alleviate the unknowns of entering a new space and to set visitors up for a successful cultural experience in a quick, easy-to-understand video.

The videos were produced by me at the Cultural Alliance along with the STAMP Teen Council and in collaboration with Art-Reach and PhillyCAM.

La bicicleta como opción para los inmigrantes, 2018, PhillyCAM

En esta entrevista Brenda Hernandez-Torres de la Coalición de Bicicletas de Greater Philadelphia habla sobre los beneficios que utilizar la bicicleta pueden traer a la comunidad de inmigrantes. Producida por Elizabeth Estrada and Jose Hernandez.

Havana Nights, 2018, PhillyCAM

Havana Nights is a monthly series that showcases Cuban music, food and dance where the Philadelphia-based music ensemble, Conjunto Philadelphia performs music of pre-revolutionary Cuba. On the first Friday of each month, they perform at the World Cafe Live.

Fragments, 2012, Ithaca College

Fragments follows a young couple, Reagan and Evan, as they struggle to rebuild a crumbling relationship. The film is an exploration of fate, free will, and the decisions we face when love is on the line.

The Diversity Dilemma, 2010-11, Ithaca College

The Diversity Dilemma is a short documentary about the difficulty of cultivating cultural diversity on small liberal arts college campuses, specifically Ithaca College. The film features interviews with students, professors and faculty at Ithaca College and illustrates the importance of diversity in an academic setting.

PROGRAMS, WRITING AND MORE

The Real Cost of Living with PCOS, 2018, The Financial Diet

An essay about the true financial cost of living with the hormone endocrine condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome.

REPORTING

AUDIO

The Philly Breakdown: The Future, 2019, PhillyCAM, Host & Reporter